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RECORD CHASEBILLBOARD 200NOTHING NEW FOR 26 DAYS

Stray Kids — ‘THIS & THAT’

Stray Kids' 'THIS & THAT' moved 3 million copies in week one. A ninth straight Billboard 200 #1 is within reach.

ON THE RECORD Aug 10 – Aug 17, 20263

WHERE IT STANDS

AUG 17

RESULT

A result landed. The record chase may still continue.

Aug 10UNDER WAY

Their in-house producing unit 3RACHA — Bang Chan, Changbin, Han — wrote and produced all 8 tracks on 'THIS & THAT',…

As reported Stray Kids writes its own history: the power of '3-person copyright trio' 3RACHA

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Aug 12UNDER WAY2.84M copies sold
Aug 14UNDER WAY

Their new EP just hit 3.28 million first-week sales — massive debut numbers for 'This & That.'

As reported Stray Kids' Latest EP Clocks Up 3.28M First-Week Sales

as reported: “3.28 million first-week sales

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ALSO THAT DAY

  • BNTNEWS.CO.KR · 07:18 KST

    Stray Kids just swept the Hanteochart — 'This and That' hit #1 in both the US and Japan for the week.

Aug 15RESULT3.28 millionRESULT LANDED

Their new mini album 'THIS & THAT' just hit 3.28 million first-week sales — triple million seller again, and it's…

As reported Stray Kids, "Want to do it all"…Mini album 'THIS & THAT' first-week sales 3.28 million

Aug 16UNDER WAY3 millionNUMBER MOVED

Stray Kids aim for 9 straight Billboard 200 No. 1s as 'THIS & THAT' first-week sales top 3 million

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ALSO THAT DAY

  • NEWSIS.COM · 07:01 KST

    New piece out breaking down how their album 'THIS & THAT' proves their artistic vision — and they're just one chart…

Aug 17RESULTRESULT LANDED

They just hit 9 consecutive Billboard 200 #1s with 'THIS & THAT' — literally the first group ever to do this in the…

As reported Stray Kids Achieve 9th Consecutive Billboard 200 #1… Historic Record Following The Beatles

as reported: “9 consecutive Billboard 200 #1s

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  • Their in-house producing unit 3RACHA — Bang Chan, Changbin, Han — wrote and produced all 8 tracks on 'THIS & THAT',…As reported Stray Kids writes its own history: the power of '3-person copyright trio' 3RACHAStray Kids' internal producing unit 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) handled songwriting and composition for all eight tracks on the new album 'THIS & THAT'. The album debuted at #1 on domestic chart sites Hanteo and Circle Chart. Bang Chan has registered 239 songs with the Korean Music Copyright Association, and both Changbin and Han were promoted to full members of the association in 2023 alongside their group's hit production work.2026-08-10
  • They just swept Hanteo's August 1st week charts — #1 on both world and album rankings with 'THIS & THAT'As reported Stray Kids dominates Hanteo August week 1 chart... displays unrivaled popularityStray Kids claimed the top spot on Hanteo's weekly world chart and album chart for August 1st week. Their new mini album 'THIS & THAT', released on August 7th, achieved 2,543,817.20 album index points with 1,895,617 copies sold. The world chart ranking is calculated from album, music source, certification, SNS, and media data for K-pop artists globally.2026-08-10
  • Their new single 'This & That' is absolutely crushing global charts — millions of YouTube views in days, and 3RACHA…As reported Stray Kids dominate global charts with "This & That"Stray Kids released their new mini album and lead single 'This & That' last Friday, which has topped global music charts and garnered tens of millions of YouTube views. The in-house production unit 3RACHA wrote and produced every track on the album, including the title song, reinforcing the group's reputation as self-producers.2026-08-11
  • Five days in and 'THIS & THAT' is sitting at 2.84M copies sold — they're eyeing that 9th consecutive Billboard 200 #1…As reported Nearly 3 Million Sales in 5 Days… Stray Kids Restart Global SprintStray Kids' new mini album 'THIS & THAT' released August 7 has sold 2.84 million copies in five days and topped Korean music charts. The title track debuted at #1 on Spotify's Global New Release chart and the album at #2 on the Global New Release Albums chart, while the music video reached 50 million YouTube views in four days. The group previously achieved 8 consecutive Billboard 200 #1s and is positioned to reach 9 consecutive chart-toppers.2026-08-12
  • Circle Chart week 32 just dropped — Stray Kids jumped from 17th to 4th overall, plus they hit #1 in downloads,…As reported Week 32 Circle Chart: Joseon Hiphop leads, Stray Kids 4th, Red Velvet, P-Chill and othersIn week 32's Circle Chart combined rankings, Stray Kids climbed 13 positions from 17th to 4th place with a score increase of 40,687 points (from 22,409 to 63,096) and a 1.9 percentage-point rise in market share to 2.9%. They also secured first place in three categories: downloads, albums, and retail albums.2026-08-13
  • Stray Kids just swept the Hanteochart — 'This and That' hit #1 in both the US and Japan for the week.As reported Stray Kids·aespa Top HanteochartStray Kids' 'This and That' claimed the #1 position on Hanteochart's US and Japan country charts for the first week of August (August 3–9), earning them two wins. The track scored 16,325.93 points in the US chart and 16,878.28 points in Japan. In the China chart, the song placed second behind aespa's 'Lemonade.'2026-08-14
  • Their new EP just hit 3.28 million first-week sales — massive debut numbers for 'This & That.'As reported Stray Kids' Latest EP Clocks Up 3.28M First-Week Sales2026-08-14
  • Their new mini album 'THIS & THAT' just hit 3.28 million first-week sales — triple million seller again, and it's…As reported Stray Kids, "Want to do it all"…Mini album 'THIS & THAT' first-week sales 3.28 millionStray Kids' mini album 'THIS & THAT', released August 7, achieved 3.28 million first-week sales, marking their fourth triple-million-seller album. The album topped Hanteo, Circle, and worldwide iTunes album charts, with the title track holding #1 on iTunes for six consecutive days. Sales increased by approximately one million copies compared to their previous release 'DO IT' from November 2025.2026-08-15
  • New piece out breaking down how their album 'THIS & THAT' proves their artistic vision — and they're just one chart…As reported Stray Kids, Solid 'Foundation' Beyond the World's 'Standard'—Their Own 'Conviction'...'Billboard 200' Nine Consecutive #1s Within ReachA music analysis piece examines how Stray Kids' new mini album 'THIS & THAT' demonstrates their artistic conviction and self-produced approach. The group achieved 3,289,269 first-week sales for their fourth triple-million-seller, with the title track and album production handled by their in-house producing team 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Chang Bin, Han).2026-08-16
  • They just hit 9 consecutive Billboard 200 #1s with 'THIS & THAT' — literally the first group ever to do this in the…As reported Stray Kids Achieve 9th Consecutive Billboard 200 #1… Historic Record Following The BeatlesStray Kids' new album 'THIS & THAT' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking their ninth consecutive chart-topper since 2022's 'ODDINARY.' This achievement is the first of its kind in the chart's 70-year history. The album sold 369,000 album units in the US, with 357,000 in traditional physical sales.2026-08-17
  • They just made K-pop HISTORY — 'THIS & THAT' hit #1 on Billboard 200 for their NINTH consecutive time, and they're…As reported Stray Kids, Breaking the Mold and Reaching the Top [SW Music]Stray Kids achieved nine consecutive number-one albums on the Billboard 200 with their new album 'THIS & THAT,' released on August 7th, marking a historic first for K-pop groups. The group credited their fanbase STAY and emphasized their commitment to expanding their musical spectrum beyond conventions, staying true to their team name's meaning. The album's title track, produced by the in-house production team 3RACHA, features a hip-hop-based groovy sound celebrating confidence and self-determination.2026-08-18
  • New album 'THIS & THAT' just claimed #1 on Billboard 200 for the 9th time straight — biggest group record this century.As reported Stray Kids, '21st century group most' Billboard #1Stray Kids achieved their ninth consecutive #1 on the Billboard 200 with 'THIS & THAT', setting a 21st-century record for most #1 albums by a group. The title track simultaneously debuted at #38 on the Hot 100, their personal best position on that chart and their sixth entry overall since November 2023.2026-08-19
  • They just hit their 9th consecutive Billboard 200 #1 with 'THIS & THAT' — the most by any group this century.As reported Stray Kids, U.S. 'Billboard 200' 9 consecutive #1s → 'Hot 100' also personal best...Stray Kids' mini album 'THIS & THAT', released on August 7, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated August 22, marking their ninth consecutive chart-topper and establishing them as the group with the most Billboard 200 #1 albums in the 21st century. The title track entered the Hot 100 at #38, their highest position on that chart to date and their sixth Hot 100 entry overall.2026-08-19
  • They just hit 9 consecutive Billboard 200 #1s — their new mini 'THIS & THAT' debuted at the top with 369K units, up…As reported 'Billboard 200' 9 Consecutive #1s…Stray Kids, the Meaning Behind the New K-pop MilestoneStray Kids' new mini album 'THIS & THAT', released on the 7th, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated the 22nd with 369,000 units, marking a 25% increase from their previous release and their highest first-week US sales. This achievement extends their record of consecutive #1 debuts on the chart to nine albums since their first chart-topper in 2022 with 'ODDINARY'.2026-08-20

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  • They just posted about hitting No. 1 on the album charts — ninth consecutive No.As reported [Instagram story] Photo by Stray Kids on August 16, 2026. May be an image of poster, magazine and text that says "THIS@THAT No. 1 Album 9th 9th Consecutive No.1 Album Consecutive Stray Kids Mini Album Stray Stray Kids Mi Mini Albu"2026-08-17